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Offences by family

Against the person

Assault (aggravated) Possibly — unconfirmed

Possibly — unconfirmed

Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.

Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed

Assault 1st degree — serious injury with dangerous instrument — Class B felony Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–10 years
Fine: $0–$25,000

Assault 2nd degree — serious / substantial injury — Class C felony Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–5 years
Fine: $0–$10,000

Statute: Haw. Rev. Stat. §§ 707-710, 707-711
Official source: Secondary summaries (non-official); official re-check needed
Last verified: 2026-10-19

Not legal advice. This range is the statutory penalty as written in the law — it is not “your sentence.” What is NOT accounted for here: Priors, plea, discretion. If you face a real charge, consult a licensed lawyer in the relevant jurisdiction.

Assault (simple) Possibly — unconfirmed

Possibly — unconfirmed

Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.

Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed

Assault 3rd degree — misdemeanour Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–1 year
Fine: $0–$2,000

Statute: Haw. Rev. Stat. § 707-712 (assault in the 3rd degree)
Official source: Secondary summaries (non-official); official re-check needed
Last verified: 2026-10-19

Domestic violence Possibly — unconfirmed

Possibly — unconfirmed

Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.

Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed

Abuse of family/household member — 1st / 2nd offence — misdemeanour Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–1 year (48-hour minimum jail for 2nd offence)
Fine: $0–$2,000

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Abuse of family/household member — 3rd or subsequent offence — Class C felony Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–5 years
Fine: $0–$10,000

Verify.

Violation of a protective order (§ 586-11) — misdemeanour Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–1 year
Fine: $0–$2,000

Verify.

Note on this entry

Verify § 709-906 against official text.

Statute: Haw. Rev. Stat. § 709-906 (abuse of family or household members)
Official source: Secondary summaries (non-official); official re-check needed
Last verified: 2026-10-19

Not legal advice. This range is the statutory penalty as written in the law — it is not “your sentence.” What is NOT accounted for here: Underlying offence, priors, plea, discretion. If you face a real charge, consult a licensed lawyer in the relevant jurisdiction.

Homicide — manslaughter Possibly — unconfirmed

Possibly — unconfirmed

Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.

Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed

Manslaughter — recklessly causes death / extreme emotional disturbance — Class A felony Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–20 years
Fine: $0–$50,000

Note on this entry

Negligent homicide 1st degree (§ 707-702.5) is a Class B felony (0–10 years / $0–$25,000); negligent homicide 2nd degree (§ 707-703) is a misdemeanour (0–1 year / $0–$2,000).

Statute: Haw. Rev. Stat. § 707-702 (manslaughter)
Official source: Secondary summaries (non-official); official re-check needed
Last verified: 2026-10-19

Homicide — murder Possibly — unconfirmed

Possibly — unconfirmed

Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.

Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed

Murder 1st degree — aggravated intentional killing Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: Life without parole
Fine: No fine stated

Murder 2nd degree — intentional / knowing killing Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: Life with parole (minimum 15 years)
Fine: No fine stated

Note on this entry

Hawaii has no death penalty (abolished 1957). Murder 1st degree requires specified aggravators (e.g. multiple victims, killing a witness, killing a law-enforcement officer).

Statute: Haw. Rev. Stat. §§ 707-701, 707-701.5
Official source: Secondary summaries (non-official); official re-check needed
Last verified: 2026-10-19

Sexual offences

Sexual assault / rape Possibly — unconfirmed

Possibly — unconfirmed

Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.

Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed

Sexual assault 1st degree — strong compulsion / victim under 14 — Class A felony Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–20 years
Fine: $0–$50,000

Sexual assault 2nd degree — compulsion / incapacity — Class B felony Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–10 years
Fine: $0–$25,000

Note on this entry

Sexual assault 3rd degree (§ 707-732) is a Class C felony (0–5 years / $0–$10,000); 4th degree (§ 707-733) is a misdemeanour (0–1 year / $0–$2,000). Hawaii does not use the term 'rape' in its code.

Statute: Haw. Rev. Stat. §§ 707-730, 707-731
Official source: FindLaw mirror of HRS § 707-730
Last verified: 2026-10-19

Not legal advice. This range is the statutory penalty as written in the law — it is not “your sentence.” What is NOT accounted for here: Priors, victim age beyond tier, plea, discretion. If you face a real charge, consult a licensed lawyer in the relevant jurisdiction.

Property

Burglary Possibly — unconfirmed

Possibly — unconfirmed

Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.

Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed

Burglary 1st degree — dwelling + weapon / injury / night — Class B felony Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–10 years
Fine: $0–$25,000

Burglary 2nd degree — building — Class C felony Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–5 years
Fine: $0–$10,000

Statute: Haw. Rev. Stat. §§ 708-810, 708-811
Official source: Secondary summaries (non-official); official re-check needed
Last verified: 2026-10-19

Robbery Possibly — unconfirmed

Possibly — unconfirmed

Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.

Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed

Robbery 1st degree — armed / serious injury / accomplice armed — Class A felony Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–20 years
Fine: $0–$50,000

Robbery 2nd degree — force / threat — Class B felony Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–10 years
Fine: $0–$25,000

Statute: Haw. Rev. Stat. §§ 708-840, 708-841
Official source: Secondary summaries (non-official); official re-check needed
Last verified: 2026-10-19

Theft Possibly — unconfirmed

Possibly — unconfirmed

Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.

Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed

Theft 1st degree — value over $20,000; or from person 60+; or firearm — Class B felony Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–10 years
Fine: $0–$25,000

Theft 2nd degree — value over $750; or from the person; or purse/wallet — Class C felony Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–5 years
Fine: $0–$10,000

Theft 3rd degree — value $100–$750 — misdemeanour Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–1 year
Fine: $0–$2,000

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Theft 4th degree — value under $100 — petty misdemeanour Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–30 days
Fine: $0–$1,000

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Note on this entry

A 2026 bill (SB 3211) would raise the 2nd-degree threshold from $750 to $1,100 — NOT treated as enacted; current threshold $750 used here. Extortion-tier theft is one class higher.

Statute: Haw. Rev. Stat. §§ 708-830.5–708-833
Official source: FindLaw mirror of HRS § 708-831; LegiScan for SB 3211 (proposed, not enacted)
Last verified: 2026-10-19

Not legal advice. This range is the statutory penalty as written in the law — it is not “your sentence.” What is NOT accounted for here: Priors, restitution, plea, discretion. If you face a real charge, consult a licensed lawyer in the relevant jurisdiction.

Vandalism / criminal damage Possibly — unconfirmed

Possibly — unconfirmed

Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.

Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed

Criminal property damage 1st degree — Class B felony Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–10 years
Fine: $0–$25,000

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Criminal property damage 2nd degree — Class C felony Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–5 years
Fine: $0–$10,000

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Criminal property damage 3rd degree — misdemeanour Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–1 year
Fine: $0–$2,000

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Criminal property damage 4th degree — petty misdemeanour Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–30 days
Fine: $0–$1,000

Verify.

Note on this entry

Verify §§ 708-820–708-823 against official text. Aggravated criminal property damage (§ 708-823.5) and graffiti (§ 708-823.6) are separate offences.

Statute: Haw. Rev. Stat. §§ 708-820–708-823 (criminal property damage)
Official source: Secondary summaries (non-official); official re-check needed
Last verified: 2026-10-19

Not legal advice. This range is the statutory penalty as written in the law — it is not “your sentence.” What is NOT accounted for here: Priors, plea, discretion, restitution. If you face a real charge, consult a licensed lawyer in the relevant jurisdiction.

Fraud & financial

Fraud Possibly — unconfirmed

Possibly — unconfirmed

Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.

Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed

Identity theft 1st degree — Class B felony Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–10 years
Fine: $0–$25,000

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Identity theft 2nd degree — Class C felony Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–5 years
Fine: $0–$10,000

Verify.

Identity theft 3rd degree — misdemeanour Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–1 year
Fine: $0–$2,000

Verify.

Note on this entry

Verify §§ 708-839.6–708-839.8 against official text.

Statute: Haw. Rev. Stat. §§ 708-839.6–708-839.8 (identity theft)
Official source: Secondary summaries (non-official); official re-check needed
Last verified: 2026-10-19

Not legal advice. This range is the statutory penalty as written in the law — it is not “your sentence.” What is NOT accounted for here: Loss beyond tier, priors, plea, discretion. If you face a real charge, consult a licensed lawyer in the relevant jurisdiction.

Drugs

Drug possession Possibly — unconfirmed

Possibly — unconfirmed

Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.

Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed

Dangerous drug — any amount — Class C felony Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–5 years
Fine: $0–$10,000

Harmful drug — Class C felony Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–5 years
Fine: $0–$10,000

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Marijuana ≤3 g Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: No imprisonment
Fine: $130 civil fine

Civil violation; verify.

Marijuana over 3 g — misdemeanour Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–1 year
Fine: $0–$2,000

Verify.

Note on this entry

Possession of ≤3 g of marijuana is a civil violation ($130 fine), not a crime. A 2026 bill (HB 580) would add mandatory minimums for methamphetamine/fentanyl possession — NOT treated as enacted; current law is Class C with no mandatory minimum.

Statute: Haw. Rev. Stat. §§ 712-1243, 712-1246 (promoting a dangerous / harmful drug, 3rd degree)
Official source: Justia mirror of HRS § 712-1243; LegiScan for HB 580 (proposed, not enacted)
Last verified: 2026-10-19

Not legal advice. This range is the statutory penalty as written in the law — it is not “your sentence.” What is NOT accounted for here: Priors beyond tier, intent, plea, discretion. If you face a real charge, consult a licensed lawyer in the relevant jurisdiction.

Drug trafficking / sale Possibly — unconfirmed

Possibly — unconfirmed

Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.

Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed

Promoting a dangerous drug — 1st degree (≥1 oz meth/heroin/morphine/cocaine; distribution ≥1/8 oz) — Class A felony Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–20 years
Fine: $0–$50,000

Promoting a dangerous drug — 2nd degree (≥25 dosage units; ≥1/8 oz; distribution) — Class B felony Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–10 years
Fine: $0–$25,000

Promoting a harmful drug — 1st degree — Class B felony Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–10 years
Fine: $0–$25,000

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Promoting a harmful drug — 2nd degree — Class C felony Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–5 years
Fine: $0–$10,000

Verify.

Statute: Haw. Rev. Stat. §§ 712-1241, 712-1242, 712-1244, 712-1245
Official source: Secondary summaries (non-official); official re-check needed
Last verified: 2026-10-19

Not legal advice. This range is the statutory penalty as written in the law — it is not “your sentence.” What is NOT accounted for here: Priors beyond tier, quantity, plea, discretion. If you face a real charge, consult a licensed lawyer in the relevant jurisdiction.

Weapons

Weapons offences Possibly — unconfirmed

Possibly — unconfirmed

Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.

Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed

Possession of a firearm by a prohibited person — Class B felony Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–10 years
Fine: $0–$25,000

Verify.

Note on this entry

Use of a firearm in a felony (§ 706-660.1) adds a mandatory minimum: up to 15 years for murder 2nd, up to 10 years Class A, up to 5 years Class B, up to 3 years Class C (semiautomatic/automatic: 20/15/10/5 years). Verify § 134-7 against official text.

Statute: Haw. Rev. Stat. § 134-7 (ownership / possession by prohibited persons)
Official source: Secondary summaries (non-official); official re-check needed
Last verified: 2026-10-19

Traffic & transport

DUI / drink driving Possibly — unconfirmed

Possibly — unconfirmed

Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.

Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed

1st offence Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 72 hours–5 days (or 72 hours community service)
Fine: $250–$1,000

Verify.

2nd offence Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 5–30 days
Fine: $1,000–$3,000

Verify.

3rd offence Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 10–30 days
Fine: $2,000–$4,000

Verify.

4th or subsequent offence within 10 years Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–5 years
Fine: Fine per Class C

Class C felony; verify.

Note on this entry

Verify § 291E-61 against official text. A 4th offence within 10 years is a Class C felony (0–5 years). Habitual DUI also carries licence revocation.

Statute: Haw. Rev. Stat. § 291E-61 (operating a vehicle under the influence)
Official source: Secondary summaries (non-official); official re-check needed
Last verified: 2026-10-19

Not legal advice. This range is the statutory penalty as written in the law — it is not “your sentence.” What is NOT accounted for here: Priors beyond tier, BAC, minor passenger, plea, discretion. If you face a real charge, consult a licensed lawyer in the relevant jurisdiction.

Cyber & digital

Cybercrime / hacking Possibly — unconfirmed

Possibly — unconfirmed

Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.

Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed

Computer fraud 1st degree — Class B felony Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–10 years
Fine: $0–$25,000

VERIFY.

Computer fraud 2nd degree — Class C felony Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–5 years
Fine: $0–$10,000

VERIFY.

Unauthorised computer access 3rd degree — misdemeanour Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–1 year
Fine: $0–$2,000

VERIFY.

Note on this entry

Hawaii computer-crime provisions are in §§ 708-895.5–708-895.7. Tier details below were NOT verified against official text — verify before publishing.

Statute: Haw. Rev. Stat. §§ 708-895.5–708-895.7 (computer fraud / unauthorised access)
Official source: Secondary summaries (non-official); official re-check needed
Last verified: 2026-10-19